USTH’s International Master’s Program in Biotechnology: Plants – Biomedical – Pharmacology (BPMP) is taught entirely in English by about 60% of foreign lecturers. The diploma is awarded by USTH and a partner university of France, recognized by the European Union and many other countries around the world.
| Location | Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Scholarship | Up to 100% |
| Tuition fees | Vietnamese students: VND 50,000,000
International students: VND 95,000,000 |
| Language | English |
| Award | Double degrees from a French university and USTH |
1. Overview
1.1. General Information
USTH proposes an international Master’s Degree in Biotechnology Pharmacology, of 19 teaching units (equivalent to 120 ECTS) taught in English. More than 60% of module courses are taught by foreign lecturers. The Master’s program was accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research in October 2016. The program is characterized by academic and practical courses that initiate the student to the top knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in Biotechnology. Two internships in public or private research and development laboratories, in Vietnam or abroad, allow the student to get first professional experiences to conduct and report on a scientific research project. In addition, students have equipped knowledge in law, economy, and management to be familiar with the international regulations and practices operative in international and Vietnamese companies.
Specialties: Biomedicine, Plant biotechnology, Drug development
Why the course
– International Master Double-diploma granted by French Universities and USTH
– Advanced teaching methods via laboratory works and practical courses
– Lectures delivered in English by professors from French leading universities
– Working experience through a six-month internship abroad
– High possibility to get full scholarship and fellowship from USTH
– High possibility to get a full scholarship for internship in France
– High possibility to apply for French Ph.D. scholarship for best USTH students
– Great career opportunities in Vietnam and abroad after graduation
1.2. List universities and institutions co-granting with USTH
The master’s in Medical biotechnology – Plant biotechnology – Pharmacology is proposed and ensured by French partners within the USTH consortium.
List of French Institution Co-Accreditation with USTH
- Aix-Marseille University
- University Lyon 1
- University of Montpellier
2. Admission
2.1. Training objectives
The master’s aims to train researchers, lecturers, and managers with in-depth knowledge of science and technology and research project management, and an understanding of multidisciplinary approaches to research. Research and development of plant biotechnology, medical, and pharmaceutical science. In addition, the program also aims to develop a team of R&D managers who achieve international standards for biotechnology companies, universities, and research institutes, and open the way to realize a Ph.D.
2.2. Curriculum
USTH’s international master’s program in Biotechnology: Plants – Biomedical – Pharmacology (BPMP) is taught entirely in English with a diploma awarded by USTH and a partner university of France, accredited by the European Union and many other countries around the world.
Besides theoretical classes, students can participate in internships in standard laboratories. It is useful for students to acquire the most extensive knowledge in the biotechnology industry. Two internships in laboratories in Vietnam or around the world allow students to gain professional experience in conducting and writing reports for scientific research projects. In addition, students are also equipped with background knowledge of economics, law, and management.
| Year | Semester | Code | Name | ECTS | |
| YEAR 1 | SEMESTER 1
1/10-28/2 |
BP10 | Molecular biology | 5 | |
| BP11 | Biochemistry and enzymology | 5 | |||
| BP12 | Introduction to pharmacology | 4 | |||
| BP13 | Introduction to biotechnology | 4 | |||
| BP14 | Bioinformatic | 4 | |||
| BP15 | Statistics and biological experimentation | 4 | |||
| BP16 | Scientific communication, valorization, Project management | 4 | |||
| TOTAL | 30 | ||||
| SEMESTER 2
1/3-30/9 |
Common courses for 3 specialities | BP01 | Management Science, English and French | 5 | |
| Drug Development | BP20 | Medical chemistry | 5 | ||
| BP21 | Pharmaceutics and biopharmacy | 5 | |||
| BP22 | Concepts in biochromatography | 5 | |||
| Biomedicine | BP23 | General immunology | 5 | ||
| BP24 | Biomedical biotechnologies | 5 | |||
| BP25 | General oncology | 5 | |||
| Plant Biotechnology | BP26 | Plant Genetic and development | 5 | ||
| BP27 | Plant Micro-organism interactions | 5 | |||
| BP28 | Plant metabolic engineering | 5 | |||
| Common courses for 3 specialities | BP30 | Practical training in laboratory | 10 | ||
| TOTAL | 30 | ||||
| YEAR 2 | SEMESTER 3
1/10-28/2 |
Common courses for 3 specialities | BP02 | Management Science, and French 2
|
5 |
| Drug Development | BP300 | From natural product to drugs | 3 | ||
| BP301 | Nanobiotech | 4 | |||
| BP302 | Pharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics
|
4 | |||
| BP303 | Molecular engineering
|
4 | |||
| BP304 | Experimental Pharmacology | 3 | |||
| Common courses for drug development and biomedicine | BP305 | Structural analysis in biology | 3 | ||
| Drug development main subject
optional for Biomedicine |
BP306* | Immunoinformatics, bioinformatics and antibodies
|
4 | ||
| Biomedicine | BP307 | From genomic to system biology | 4 | ||
| BP308 | Expression system and bioreactions | 4 | |||
| BP309 | Genetic, cellular and molecular mechanisms of human diseases | 4 | |||
| BP310 | Stem cell and nuclear transfert | 3 | |||
| BP311 | Molecular biology of emerging viruses and other pathogens | 3 | |||
| Plant Biotechnology main subject
Optional for Biomedicine |
BP312* | Plant functional and comparative genomics | 4 | ||
| Plant Biotechnology | BP313 | Micropropagation, transformation, regeneration of tropical plants | 4 | ||
| BP314 | Engineering stress resistance in tropical crops | 4 | |||
| BP315 | Genetic and molecular basis of plant productivity | 4 | |||
| BP316 | Molecular markers and selection | 5 | |||
| BP317 | Phytopathologie | 4 | |||
| TOTAL | 30 | ||||
| SEMESTER 4
1/3-30/9 |
Common courses for 3 specialities | BP40 | Master thesis | 30 | |
| TOTAL | 30 | ||||
2.3. Assessments
– Graduates will have the following knowledge and skills: Up-to-date knowledge of biotechnology related to biomedicine, drug development, and food science
– Information-related assessment of the concepts and issues of biotechnology.
– Analyze and resolve research and technical analysis related to the field of biotechnology.
– Describe the methodological, ethical, social, and business edges of biotechnology-based products and services.
– Research implementation or evaluation of biotechnology
2.4. Career Opportunities
Graduates will be able to study for a doctorate or work in research institutes, businesses, or research institutions in Vietnam and abroad in fields such as Biotechnology, Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical industry, Cosmetic industry, Agricultural engineering, NGOs such as UNICEF, OUCRUS…
3. INTERNSHIP
Students have the opportunity to do internships at USTH universities in France such as:
- Aix-Marseille University
- University of Lyon 1
- University of Montpellier
In addition, students will have the opportunity to do internships in other domestic and foreign enterprises and laboratories.
4. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The candidate graduated with bachelor’s degrees in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, and related disciplines; proficiency in English
5. CONTACT:
– About the training program:
Department of Life Sciences (LS)
Tel: (+84-24) 3212 1576
Email: ls_dept@usth.edu.vn
Add: Room 307, 3rd floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
– About Admission:
Department of Academic Affairs (DAA)
Tel: (+84-24) 3791 7748
Email: admission@usth.edu.vn
Add: Room 102, 1st floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi